Cincinnati CFO of the Year

Overview

The Cincinnati CFO of the Year Awards, run by the Cincinnati Business Courier (part of American City Business Journals), honors top chief financial officers across Greater Cincinnati for excellence in financial leadership, strategic impact, and community involvement. The program typically recognizes CFOs in categories such as small, medium and large private companies, nonprofits and public companies. Companies pursue it for regional visibility among peers, investors and talent, as well as third‑party validation from a respected local business publication with an editorial selection process rather than a pay‑to‑play model.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a sitting CFO or senior financial executive (equivalent title) for an organization based in or with significant operations in the Greater Cincinnati region
• Achievements and impact cited in the nomination must primarily have occurred within the most recent 12–18 months
• Self-nominations and third‑party nominations are accepted, and nominees must be willing to participate in related publicity and an awards event hosted by the Cincinnati Business Courier